Bob Castellini is not only the Reds' President and Chief Executive Officer but also a fan. In the end, Is that a detriment?

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That's a big reason Dusty Baker will not be back as manager of the Reds. Castellini could sense the fans' frustration with Baker. The Reds won under Baker but didn't win the big one.

But trying to keep the fans happy can also be the worst thing an owner can do. Let's go back to one of Castellini's last big decisions before axing Baker. In the course of seven days last April, the Reds signed Joey Votto to a 10-year, $225 million deal and Brandon Phillips to six-year, $72.5 million deal. ...